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Charlottesville Area Transit News

From Classroom to Bus: Students Practice Independent Travel with PATH and Jaunt

September 16, 2026

On September 16th students in the special education program at Louisa County High School gained practical experience using public transportation during a hands-on travel training session organized by PATH in partnership with Jaunt. The training introduced students to Jaunt’s transportation services and showed how public transit can help them reach jobs, medical appointments, shopping, and community activities. Learning Through Practice Students learned how to set up a Jaunt rider account, call and speak with a scheduler, and make a ride

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PATH Seeks New Partners for Hands-On Travel Training

August 5, 2026

Following successful travel training sessions with students at Fluvanna County High School and Louisa County High School, PATH is looking to expand the program and partner with more organizations throughout the region. The trainings are designed to help participants develop the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence they need to use public transportation more independently. At Louisa County High School, for example, students learned about local transportation services, practiced creating rider accounts and making reservations, and participated in a practice bus

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PATH to Participate in Back to School Bash and Free Rural Health Clinic in Palmyra

August 4, 2026

PATH will participate in the upcoming Back to School Bash and inaugural Free Rural Health Clinic on Thursday, August 6, from 1–5 p.m. at 2524 Mountain Hill Road in Palmyra. The free community event will bring together local organizations and healthcare providers to help families prepare for the new school year while connecting residents with important health and community resources. Activities and services will include school and sports physicals, vaccinations, a backpack giveaway, food distribution, raffle prizes, a bouncy house,

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Transportation Services in the Charlottesville Area

CAT

Charlottesville Area Transit provides public transportation in the City of Charlottesville and urban parts of Albemarle County. Wheelchair accessible and FARE-FREE.

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MICRO CAT

MicroCAT is an on-demand public rideshare service that offers rides in Pantops and the US-29 Corridor area. Wheelchair accessible & FARE-FREE.

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JAUNT

Jaunt offers curb-to-curb service in Buckingham, Fluvanna, Louisa, Greene, Nelson, and rural Albemarle counties. Also, provides ADA paratransit in Charlottesville and urban Albemarle County. Wheelchair accessible & FARE-FREE.

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UTS

University Transit Service provides transportation for students, faculty, staff, and visitors within the University of Virginia (UVA) campus and is open to the public. FARE-FREE.

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AFTON EXPRESS

A bus service operated by BRITE connects Charlottesville with Staunton via Waynesboro and Fishersville.

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FOOTHILLS EXPRESS

A bus service operated by Virginia Regional Transit connects Charlottesville with Ruckersville, Madison, and Culpeper.

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VIRGINIA BREEZE

Virginia Breeze is an intercity bus service connecting communities across the state with major destinations including Washington, D.C., Richmond, and Virginia Beach.

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GREYHOUND

Greyhound is the largest intercity bus transportation provider in the U.S., operating a network that connects over 1,600 destinations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

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AMTRAK

Amtrak is a national railroad company offering intercity service to over 500 destinations across USA and Canada, covering more than 21,400 miles of routes.

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About PATH helpline

PATH, Partnership for Accessible Transportation Help, is a free transportation information and referral service open to the public. PATH assists anyone with inquiries about local transportation, with a focus on helping older adults and people with disabilities find transportation options when they are unable to drive.

PATH serves Region 10, including the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna, Louisa, and Nelson counties.

  • Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
  • Monday-Friday
After hours? Leave a message and we will call you back

How PATH can help you find a Ride

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Call PATH toll-free at 888-879-7379. If we don't answer, leave a voicemail and we will call you back.

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A transportation counselor will connect you with services and help you schedule a reservation.

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The counselor will guide you through the process and help with any issues you encounter.

Facts & Questions

Where can I ride?

PATH covers the City of Charlottesville, and Albemarle, Greene, Louisa, Nelson, and Fluvanna counties. We may be able to help you find a ride outside of Region 10.
Give us a call and share your transportation needs.

Who Can Ride?

Everyone can ride! This service is for anyone with questions about local transportation, focusing on helping older adults and people with disabilities find rides.
We have interpreter services and materials in Spanish.

How Does PATH Work?

PATH works with existing transportation services to unify all public transportation services into a central information hub. The goal is to develop a transportation network and promote use of public transportation.

Hard to find transportation in your area?

Share your experience and transportation needs with us through this online survey. We are gathering data to better understand the transportation needs in Albemarle, Greene, Louisa, Nelson, Fluvanna, and the City of Charlottesville. Your comments will help us choose where to work with partners to increase and improve transportation.

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Partner with PATH

Interested in partnering with us? Looking to bring more transportation services to your area or for your clients? Curious about this program? Eager to contribute and support rides for underserved populations? PATH is here to make a difference in your community. Agencies and volunteer groups can get support from the PATH program to provide transportation in their area. Some of the free resources available include:
  • - Vehicles and operating funds
  • - Staffing and infrastructure
  • - Pilot programs
  • - Data collection and surveys
  • - Operating costs
  • - Ride scheduling software and services